On Monday, June 18, ProPublica released a heartbreaking audio recording allegedly captured inside a US Customs and Border Protection facility. The desperate cries of children separated from their parents have haunted and enraged millions of Americans and have left us wondering, what can I do? For those feeling helpless and compelled to take action, here are some ways to help:
- Visit Families Belong Together to find a protest near you.
- Call your representatives. If you don’t know the phone number, a simple form on the ACLU’s website can connect you to the appropriate representative.
- Educate yourself about immigrant detention.
- Donate to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES).
- View a webinar hosted by RAICES on Thursday, June 21, at 2 p.m. CT to learn meaningful ways you can support immigrants in your community.
- Donate to the American Civil Liberties Union.
- Search government contracts and put pressure on local businesses working with ICE and CBP.
- Teach and model empathy.
- Donate to the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.
- Donate essentials like diapers and soap directly to immigrant children through Baby2Baby’s Target gift registry.
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